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ArcelorMittal Poland Hosts Discovery Channel’s MegaWorld
28 February 2011 - ArcelorMittal Poland to be featured in the Discovery Channel’s MegaWorld series.
Evraz Announces Plans to Consolidate ZSMK and NKMK
28 February 2011 - Evraz Group has announced plans to consolidate two of its Russian steel mills, OAO ZSMK and OAO NKMK into a leading producer of long products for the transportation sector.
MMK Strengthens Foothold in Russian Market
25 February 2011 - Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel’s share of shipments to the domestic market increased to 69% of the company’s total metal products sales in 2010.
Siemens to Supply Turnkey AOD Converter to Tiangao
25 February 2011 - Yunnan Tiangao Nickel Industry has contracted Siemens for the supply of a turnkey AOD converter, including plant engineering and supply of the entire mechanical and electrical systems.
Essar Steel Honored for Work in Water Conservation
25 February 2011 - Essar Steel was conferred the first prize in the ‘Water Reuse Project of the Year 2010-11’ category by Water Digest for its outstanding work in water conservation.
Tata Steel to Sell Teesside Assets to Sahaviriya Steel Industries
25 February 2011 - Tata Steel UK Limited has signed a definitive sale agreement to sell some assets of Teesside Cast Products to Sahaviriya Steel Industries UK Limited, including the Redcar Blast Furnace, Redcar and South Bank coke ovens, Teesside’s power generation facilities and sinter plant, and the Lackenby steelmaking and casting facilities.
NLMK and AvtoVAZ Sign Long-Term Supply Contract
25 February 2011 - NLMK have signed a one-year contract with leading Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ to supply cold-rolled and galvanized steel for the production of AvtoVAZ car body parts.
Posco A&C Introduces Smart Workplace in Seoul
24 February 2011 - Posco A&C has established a Smart Workplace pilot project as part of an initiative to promote efficiency, communication and collaboration. The new office space features state-of-the-art information technology and eco-friendly furniture.
Tenova Strip Processing Completes New Silicon Line for NLMK
24 February 2011 - Tenova Strip Processing recently received acceptance from NLMK for its grain-oriented silicon steel strip heat flattening line in Lipetsk.
Vale Launches Reconstruction of Guinea’s Conakry-Kankan Railroad
24 February 2011 - Vale celebrates the laying of the first track of the Conakry-Kankan railroad, marking the start of reconstruction of the main link between Conakry and Kankan in Guinea.
Sandvik Launches Lead-Free Replacement for 20AP Free-Cutting Steel
24 February 2011 - Sandvik has developed a new, lead-free steel grade for fine mechanical components in anticipation of more stringent EU legislation and increasingly expensive scrap handling of materials containing lead.
SAIL Receives Shining Star CSR Award
23 February 2011 - Steel Authority of India Limited has received the inaugural Wockhardt Shining Star CSR Award in recognition of its corporate social responsibility activities.
Siemens to Modernize Handan Plate Mill
23 February 2011 - Handan Iron & Steel has placed an order with Siemens VAI Metals Technologies to fit its three-meter plate mill in Handan with a new basic and process automation system.
SMS Meer to Upgrade, Double Capacity of BHEL Seamless Tube Plant
23 February 2011 - Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has placed an order with SMS Meer to modernize a 25-year-old push bench plant into a modern, high-performance Cross Piercing Elongating plant.
Tata Steel Announces New Commercial Head in Europe
22 February 2011 - Tata Steel confirms that Henrik Adam will be joining its European operations as Chief Commercial Officer from May 1, 2011.
Siemens to Provide Rod Outlets to Lianfeng Steel for Single Strand Wire Rod Mills
22 February 2011 - Lianfeng Steel Co., Ltd. has contracted Siemens to supply rod outlets for two new single-strand rod mills.
Severstal Announces Expanded Investment Program for 2011
22 February 2011 - OAO Severstal announced a target US $2 billion capital investment program for the current financial year, representing an approximately 48% increase over the level for 2010.
World Crude Steel Production Continues Rise in January 2011
22 February 2011 - World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association stood at an estimated 119 million tonnes for January 2011 — 2.8% higher than the previous month (December 2010) and 5.3% higher in comparison with January 2010.
Ruukki to Implement Management Appointments Effective March 1
21 February 2011 - Rautaruukki Corporation announced a number of management appointments that will take effect March 1, 2011.
Vale in Commissioning Phase for Industrial Complex in Oman
21 February 2011 - Vale is currently in the commissioning phase of its first pelletizing plant within its Industrial Complex in Oman that also includes a distribution center and a deep-water bulk jetty.
